Staff Software Engineer - Tandem Application Support (TAL/COBOL/C)

Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

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Visa’s Technology Organization is a community of problem solvers and innovators reshaping the future of commerce. We operate the world’s most sophisticated processing networks capable of handling more than 65k secure transactions a second across 80M merchants, 15k Financial Institutions, and billions of everyday people.      

The Opportunity: 

We are looking for a versatile, curious, and energetic Staff Software Engineer who embraces solving complex challenges on a global scale. As a Visa Staff Software Engineer, you will be contributing to the overall integrity and availability of the Visa Debit Processing Switch, Prepaid, Open File Delivery (OFD), and associated applications.

This is an individual contributor role responsible for solving problems that have a medium to large impact on the business.   

Responsibilities:

• Design, build, maintenance, and support of all applications/services running on the X86 HP Nonstop platforms.

• Code and implement one-off and BAU requests.

• Research and implement bug fix programming changes and utilize development SME's as appropriate.

• Work with 1st and 2nd level support teams to identify and implement application fixes and enhancements to increase efficiency and ease of use.

• Develop and implement tools to automate configuration changes and operational procedures.

• Work with application software development on the implementation and support of software maintenance releases.

• Creating/updating documentation on vital install procedures or research techniques.

• Support client implementation projects as needed.

• Provide technical assistance to Client Services, Operations, Quality Assurance, Certification, and Implementation teams.

• Assist in the testing and certification of new 3rd Party software, as needed.

• Serve as support representative for cross organizational initiatives.

• Cultivate, support and promote an organizational culture that provides for high performance, high morale, integrity, and teamwork.

• Work cross organizationally to ensure problems are solved promptly and effectively.

Visa’s Technology Organization is a community of problem solvers and innovators reshaping the future of commerce. We operate the world’s most sophisticated processing networks capable of handling more than 65k secure transactions a second across 80M merchants, 15k Financial Institutions, and billions of everyday people.      

The Opportunity: 

We are looking for a versatile, curious, and energetic Staff Software Engineer who embraces solving complex challenges on a global scale. As a Visa Staff Software Engineer, you will be contributing to the overall integrity and availability of the Visa Debit Processing Switch, Prepaid, Open File Delivery (OFD), and associated applications.

This is an individual contributor role responsible for solving problems that have a medium to large impact on the business.   

Responsibilities:

• Design, Build, Maintenance and support of all applications/services running on the HP Nonstop a X86 platforms.

• Code and Implement One-Off and BAU requests.

• Research and implement bug fix programming changes and utilize development SME's as appropriate.

• Work with 1st and 2nd level support teams to identify and implement application fixes and enhancements to increase efficiency and ease of use.

• Develop and Implement Tools to Automate configuration changes and Operational Procedures

• Work with application software development on the implementation and support of software maintenance releases.

• Creating/updating documentation on vital install procedures or research techniques

• Support client implementation projects as needed.

• Provide technical assistance to Client Services, Network Operations, Coverage and Implementations.

• Assist in the testing and certification of new 3rd Party software, as needed.

• Serve as support representative for cross organizational initiatives.

• Cultivate, support and promote an organizational culture that provides for high performance, high morale, integrity and teamwork.

• Work cross organizationally to ensure problems are solved promptly and effectively.

The Skills You Bring:

• Energy and Experience: A growth mindset that is curious and passionate about technologies and enjoys challenging projects on a global scale

• Challenge the Status Quo: Comfort in pushing the boundaries, ‘hacking’ beyond traditional solutions

• Language Expertise: Expertise in one or more of TAL/COBOL/C/SCOBOL/TACL/PATHWAY/ENSCRIBE/NONSTOP SQL

• Learner: Constant drive to learn new technologies

• Partnership: Experience collaborating with Product, Test, Dev-ops, and QA teams

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Visa will accept applications for this role until at least November 3, 2025. If this is posted we are still accepting applications.

Basic Qualifications
• 5+ years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 2 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 0 years of work experience with a PhD, OR 8+ years of relevant work experience.


Preferred Qualifications
• 6 or more years of work experience with a Bachelors Degree or 4 or more years of relevant experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or up to 3 years of relevant experience with a PhD

• College degree in computer science or equivalent work experience in data processing.

• 5 plus years of HP Nonstop Application Development/support experience using TAL/COBOL/C/SCOBOL/TACL/PATHWAY/ENSCRIBE/NONSTOP SQL

• 3-5 years of working experience on HP Non-Stop machines (Blades or higher) utilizing Connex/Advantage or Base24 application

• Working knowledge on Connect Direct (NDM)/File Transfer Methods (FTPS/SSH)/MQ/GGS is a plus

• Proven experience with ability to understand requirements independently, design and build the solution

• Ability to exhibit strong multitasking and time management skills

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills

• Good communication (oral & written) skills including the ability to translate technical issues/concepts into ways for non-technical staff to understand.

Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting.  The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

Visa is an EEO Employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.  Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.

U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is 124,300.00 to 180,050.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.